Last week we took advantage of the beautiful foliage and had some fun with leaves. 🍁

Mrs. Moon brought in different types of leaves for the kids to examine. 

Last week we talk about "attributes" in math.  We discussed the term and what similar and different attributes look like.  I gave the kids a bowl of several different objects and asked them to sort them by similar attributes.  They all impressed me with their thinking and ability to work together in small groups.  **Bonus** They all looked extra sharp in these pictures because it was Picture Day!  ;)

Apple Fun! 🍎

We had a great afternoon being “apple scientist!”

It was a perfect day for......a little extra recess! I could not be more proud of my little workers! This class is proving to be a group of wonderfully motivated students! 

In the past week we have started writing workshop, learned two new word wall words  (the and little), and studied the different features of shapes. We said “goodbye” to Baby (our beautiful monarch butterfly), read with our 2nd grade reading buddies and created growing and repeating patterns. 

Phew!!! We are a busy bunch!

It’s hard to see our butterfly in this picture. She was read to go!

Here we are visiting our 2nd grade buddies in Ms. West’s room. 

The kids are creating their growing and repeating patterns. 

Today we talked about how we can help friends. The kids brainstormed some sweet ideas then illustrated and wrote about it. My goal for writing at this point in the year is for the students’ picture to tell a story as well as trying to hear initial sounds in the words. I’m encouraging them not be afraid to “take a guess.”  Writing in kindergarten is all about taking risks!! 

One more thing.....

You will notice these papers in your child's folder. Today we read The Little School Bus and discussed our favorite characters. The kids did a great job illustrating and labeling their characters. Ask them about it tonight! 

Busy in Kindergarten!

I am SO excited to see such progress this early in the year. September is always overwhelming but your children are rising to the challenge! Thank you for being such wonderful parents. It is clear to see how each child is so loved and cared for!

Enjoy the pictures below!

Each morning we have a free choice. The children have several options to choose from including coloring, Legos, puzzles or games. Eventually, I will introduce the iPads and play dough! 😀

Have you heard about Baby? Ask you child about this mysterious caterpillar!

We have been taking advantage of this beautiful weather! ☀️

This week I have introduced penmanship to the class. We start by practicing on the chalkboards then transfer into the penmanship books.